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| "Coney Island Elephant." Photo: Theremina/Flickr |
The animals are in their 40s, and moved at what one reporter called a "leisurely" pace, compared to human counterparts who utilized strategies like dipping two buns in liquid, then stuffing them in their mouths.
Ironically enough, when Slashfood reported this story last week, our source at Major League Eating, George Shea, said, "really, the strategy of ... whether or not the elephants will understand they're in a contest: Will they begin as quickly as the eaters? Will they eat in a leisurely fashion?"
It didn't seem to matter. The results, declared organizers, were a "setback for humanity."
It was
September 2003, the eve of my little sister's birthday. She was living with us at the time, and my husband and I were
definitely on the poor end of the spectrum. It was my husband who came up with the concept of doing a hot dog bar to
celebrate on-the-cheap. And it was I who thought, well, then, we'll need some Coney Island chili to go with the dogs!
But I'd never made it. I'd never so much as tasted it.
And I went home, and cooked this chili. It quickly became the most-requested
recipe in my family's repertoire (with the possible exception of a few no-bake cookie recipes, but that's a story for
another day). It's good either on the stove or in a slow cooker; either way, though, I suggest you cook it for 2-4
hours total.
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